Term Name:	opercle
Synonyms:	opercles, operculare, operculum
Definition:	Dermal bone that forms the postero-dorsal part of the opercular series. The opercle articulates with the hyomandibula antero-dorsally and with the subopercle ventrally. The opercle is a paired bone.
Ontology:	[UBERON:2000250]